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A Master Clinician: A Learning Journal Inspired by Observations of Dr. Bob Buckendorf


0. An introduction to this blog
In the fall semester of 2022, I completed 25 hours of clinical observation as a prerequisite for a graduate-level program in Speech...
Ben Richter
Dec 11, 20221 min read
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1. Dr. Buckendorf on the early stages of language development for autistic children
Image from "Engagement and Mutual Exchange: Lessons from Autism - Bob Buckendorf" on Vimeo. In this blog post, I will share insights I...
Ben Richter
Dec 9, 20225 min read
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2. Establishing the pre-linguistic building blocks of language
"We communicate mostly non-verbally." - Dr. Bob Buckendorf Image from https://thehellofoundation.com/bob-buckendorf/. When working with...
Ben Richter
Dec 8, 20226 min read
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3. Take a turn and wait: the importance of reciprocity for early language development
"When you bring up a topic, I give you a present when I say, ah tell me more about that. What do you mean by that? That’s very...
Ben Richter
Dec 7, 20224 min read
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4. Using toys to build early language skills
"I spend my life blowing bubbles and balloons and driving cars with little 3 year old kids, but it’s work because there’s a point to all...
Ben Richter
Dec 6, 20224 min read
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5. The importance of parents in child language development
"Many of the parents we work with are tired, and worried, and frustrated. Frustrated because it isn’t working like it’s supposed to so in...
Ben Richter
Dec 5, 20227 min read
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